Battle of the Badges started in 2018, the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program presented the idea to first responders in Olmsted County to help get more blood donations over the summer.
KAAL-TV Created: June 01, 2021 10:47 AM
(ABC 6 News) - Tuesday begins a competition between first responders in several SE Minnesota towns in Battle of the Badges.
The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program is hosting the competition. It s all about encouraging people to donate blood and build community relationships and awareness about donating blood and blood products.
Departments participating include:
Can you donate blood if you ve received a COVID-19 vaccine? Currently, yes
As long as you are feeling healthy and well, you are welcome and encouraged to come in and donate blood or platelets even if you ve received a COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Posted: Feb 15, 2021 6:23 PM
Updated: Feb 15, 2021 6:26 PM
Posted By: Annalise Johnson
ROCHESTER, Minn. - During the pandemic, the need for blood donors remains high. Now that gradually more people are becoming vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be wondering if the shot will inhibit your ability to give blood.
Currently, the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program accepts and encourages donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to donate. The Food and Drug Administration does not have any deferrals against the two currently approved COVID-19 vaccines, Moderna and Pfizer.